The _______________ is the medial bone of the lower arm. Its proximal end joins with the humerus to form the elbow joint, and distally, it joins with the radius and some of the carpal bones of the wrist. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


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While assessing a 78-year-old male patient who escaped an apartment fire with partial thickness burns to both arms, the EMT must be aware of which of the following?

A) Medical conditions may be aggravated by the burn. B) The patient may need to be questioned by police and fire officials about the cause of the fire. C) The burn is the most serious injury to the patient. D) Being involved in a crime makes the patient part of the chain of evidence, requiring a police officer to ride with you to the hospital.

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During the ________ examination, the doctor checks the external genitalia, cervix, vaginal wall, internal reproductive organs, and rectum. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The thin covering over enamel on newly erupted primary teeth, which may stain very easily, is called ____________

a. neonatal lines b. imbrication lines c. lines of Retzius d. Nasmyth's membrane

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What is the correct procedure for administering a medication? 

A. Call the patient's name and check the dose ordered with the dose being given B. Ask the patient to tell you her name and check the label three times C. Ask the patient to tell you her name and double-check the administration route D. If ordered tablets are not available, then give the equivalent in liquid form E. Allow the patient to leave immediately after receiving an allergy shot

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